FY25 Monthly Training Services Partner Community Call Thread
We will use this thread to communicate updates (invites and links) for the monthly TSP Community Calls. Thanks for joining us on yesterday's June TSP Community Calls. You can now access the recording, deck, and transcripts in our temporary shared folder: https://aka.ms/TSPCC_June24. The last year of calls continue to live on the Learning Resources site: https://partner.microsoft.com/marketing/learning-resources#/ We will not have a July call. Our next call will be August 28th. Invites are attached.
Copilot for MCTs
I participated in the February 2024 Training Services Partner Community Call (TSPCC) about an hour ago, where numerous Copilot courses and Applied Skills Assessments were announced. However, a critical concern remains unaddressed: the accessibility of Copilot for Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) to effectively teach these courses and conduct assessments. The current guidance of "Bring your own subscription" (which was provided to me as a response in the TSPCC Q & A today) for training organizations is impractical and does not align with the needs of MCTs and training service providers (TSPs). The lack of a feasible solution for accessing Copilot presents a significant barrier to entry, particularly for individual trainers and small to medium-sized TSPs. The financial burden of procuring a Copilot license, with its substantial upfront cost and lack of a monthly payment option, is a deterrent to many, including myself and many TSPs in my region. This situation creates an uneven playing field, favoring larger enterprise TSPs capable of acquiring multiple licenses, thereby monopolizing the market and client base. It is imperative to recognize that the demand for instructor-led training in Copilot is high, with students seeking guidance and consultation in navigating this revolutionary tool. The self-learning route is not a viable alternative for all learners. I urge Microsoft WWL to expedite the development of a solution that provides MCTs with complimentary access to Copilot, enabling us to deliver the high-quality training that is in demand. The current model is not sustainable and risks alienating a significant portion of the training community. It is crucial for Microsoft WWL to address this issue promptly to ensure the successful rollout of Copilot courses and to maintain the integrity and inclusivity of the MCT program.October CC Technical Issues and Option 2 Call Cancelation
Hello partners, I want to ensure you see the latest update I made to the Community Call thread here. Yes, there was an access issue to the Option 1 call today that was discovered only after the call started. As the Option 2 call is built the same way, I expect a similar result. Due to this, we won't be hosting an Option 2 call today. Link to the shared folder and associated files (recording, deck) are at the link referenced above. Apologies for the late cancel and the confusion this month. We'll look to get right on our next call, Wednesday, December 4th. Dan
Microsoft examination - Rescheduling issues with Pearson with coupons
So, I participated in the AI skills challenge and I got vouchers for AI-900 and 102 upon scheduling these exams I had technical issues and couldn't write it. I then contacted Pearson Vue and they solved it and they told me the vouchers will be reinstated because the issue arose from their end. And when they said they reinstated these vouchers had passed June 24th which made me very worried cause the vouchers said they would expire on that day. As of yesterday when I tried to use the vouchers, it gave an error that it had expired so contacted support and they said I should reach out directly to Microsoft. (I had exams in school so I have been too occupied to open a case) What would be done regarding the issue?Microsoft examination - Rescheduling issues with Pearson with coupons
1.Hi team , I had recently participated in Microsoft Learn AI Skill Challenge and earned a coupon for Free certification in Microsoft , I had booked my Pearson VUE on June 20 for my selected exam , From their end they have cancelled before the day , when I am ready and prepared for my date of examination . They have sent a mail to reschedule due to inavailability for the center , What’s my mistake here ? Now I am unable to Reschedule my exam , and my coupon code validity is till 24 june 2024 , Which is mentioned that I Should take exam within it , Now what could I do in this Situation , The rescheduling window is not yet working or showing available options to proceed for rescheduling my examination .Kindly help me in assisting , Will I be able to use the coupon code , Since its the Test Center fault . 2. When I try to register exam again with the same coupon code , its unable to proceed to rescheduling websites sent by pearson 3. Today due to the pressure , I called the support team for the issue regarding the rescheduling portal , but they are now initimating that coupon has ended , I contacted them through many times since they have been sending mail, They said get support from microsoft , So whats my fault here , i am so depressed regarding this which was unable to attend exam with my coupon even though i scheduled properly 4. So from their end , they asked to get support from microsoft and they will provide unique coupon again for this , So is that true or give a Solution , I missed my oppurtunity even though i was right in all side
Copilot for M365 Demo Tenant
During the TSP Mars comminity call an upcoming Demo tenant was mentioned as an upcoming solution for Copilot for M365 labs. This was not in the slide deck, but it was said that it would be available during april. How is this going? Is there any update on the release date, and are there any details to be shared about this demo tenant? An update would be greatly appreciated, as it impacts our own investments in a similar solution. Thanks!Training Services Partner Dashboard Now Live on Partner Center
I am excited to update you that the first phase of our new Training Services Partner ecosystem (the availability of the Training Services Partner dashboard on Microsoft’s Partner Center) is now live. As a Microsoft partner, you can now track your organization’s curated performance data against the established Solution Area thresholds, over the last 12 completed months. You can view your dashboard by navigating to Partner Center > Membership > Training Services Partner or by clicking the link below (partner account admin role required). This dashboard launch is designed to help you understand your current performance, in the last 12 completed months, and plan your membership as we progress towards our second phase. In early 2024, Microsoft will roll out the ecommerce platform that will enable full participation in the Solution Partner for Training Services designation including purchasing the designation, enabling new designation benefits, and automating Solution Area badging. It’s important to note that meeting these performance thresholds is not a requirement to participate in the Training Services Partner ecosystem. However, partners that do meet the thresholds are eligible for additional benefits. For program information including requirements, benefits, and Solution Area thresholds please review our Get Started document collection on the Learning Resources site. Note: this dashboard is a monthly refresh of select organization performance data tied to specific program benchmarks. It is intended for managing your Solutions Area designations and requirements / benefits within your Partner Center membership. It is not intended to be an up-to-the-minute holistic view of all your activity within Microsoft or the Training Serivces Partner ecosystem. View Your Training Services Partner Dashboard More information will be available on our December 6th Partner Community Call. (Invites attached).
